Wake County
Recent News About Wake County
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February 2023’s Median Price of Wake County Real Estate decreases by $16,500 to $435,500
Raleigh, NC – Wake County’s very high-value segment (real estate sales transactions worth $30 million and above) had two transactions in the month of February.
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Community Pet Days Return to Help Hundreds of Families
Following the success of last fall’s Community Pet Days, Wake County Animal Center is launching Spring Community Pet Days.
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Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak Spotlights Importance of Storm Prep
In late March 2022, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms and multiple supercells swept across the Southeast, including Wake County, producing 90 tornadoes.
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Celebrating Black Excellence Profile: Dr. James West
Wake County is excited to celebrate Black History Month by highlighting Black excellence in our community and among our staff.
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Hiking in Our Local Parks: Connecting with Nature
Learn how hiking in our local parks can deepen your connection with nature and the environment.
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Town of Fuquay-Varina Names Fire Chief
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is proud to announce that Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jones will become the town’s new Fire Chief.
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Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Advisory Commission Monthly Meeting, February 22
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Advisory Commission Monthly Meeting
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HOME-American Rescue Plan Funding Public Hearing
Community Development Public Hearings
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Durham City Council Meeting, February 20
City Council holds regular business meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7 p.m. to hear priority items, present ceremonial items, vote on the Consent Agenda, review the General Business Agenda, and conduct public hearings.
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Loose leaf collection has ended
The loose leaf collection period has ended. Leaves should now be placed in containers and pickup must be requested.
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New Bull City Wrap Begins February 6
Miss any of our daily Bull City Today episodes? Catch up now on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast.
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Durha Public Hearing Notice: Durham City Council - February 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., February 20
The Durham City Council will hold a public hearing to receive resident comments on the potential use of federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing Urban and Development (HUD) in the amount of $4,346,151.
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Durham Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board Committee Work Sessions, February 16
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board Committee Work Sessions
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Apex Peak Academy
Are you interested in what’s going on in your town? Would you like to learn more about the various functions of each Town department?
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City of Durham to Perform Temporary Water Disinfection Changeover
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham water customers may notice a slight change in the taste and scent of their tap water beginning Friday, February 24 and continuing through Monday, April 10 as the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management performs its annual water treatment disinfection changeover process.
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Raleigh Celebrates Black History Month
Raleigh proudly recognizes February as a way to acknowledge the heritage and contributions of Black Americans.
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Join us for Card Games and More!
Check out what's on the table at The Weekly Shuffle, an adult game night featuring group games like Spades, Poker, Phase 10, Uno, Monopoly, What Do You Meme and many more!
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What Crayola Colors Are You?
Come join us for an intergenerational event to learn about the girl who inspired Crayola to create Colors of the World crayons and markers.
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The Retirement of the United States Survey Foot
Now that we have stepped into a new year it is time to put an international foot forward.
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Shelf Indulgence February 25
For Book Lovers - Meet fellow readers to chat about the books you are reading, learn about new ones, and get recommendations.